APPROACHES TO QUOTIDIAN DIALYSIS: The Fresenius Medical Care Home Hemodialysis System

Abstract

The Fresenius Medical Care home dialysis system consists of a newly designed machine, a central monitoring system, a state-of-the-art reverse osmosis module, ultrapure water, and all the services associated with a successful implementation. The 2008K@home hemodialysis machine has the flexibility to accommodate the changing needs of the home hemodialysis patient and is well suited to deliver short daily or prolonged nocturnal dialysis using a broad range of dialysate flows and concentrates. The intuitive design, large graphic illustrations, and step-by-step tutorial make this equipment very user friendly. Patient safety is assured by the use of hydraulic systems with a long history of reliability, smart alarm algorithms, and advanced electronic monitoring. To further patient comfort with their safety at home, the 2008K@home is enabled to communicate with the newly designed iCare remote monitoring system. The Aquaboss Smart reverse osmosis (RO) system is compact, quiet, highly efficient, and offers an improved hygienic design. The RO module reduces water consumption by monitoring the water flow of the dialysis system and adjusting water production accordingly. The Diasafe Plus filter provides ultrapure water, known for its long-term benefits. This comprehensive approach includes planning, installation, technical and clinical support, and customer service.

Development of a Cold Dialysate Regeneration System for Home Hemodialysis

“…These systems require complicated purifying equipment, storage tanks, plumbing and installation space [11][12][13][14] . Some HHD devices simplify or automate dialysis by using compact cartridges and heat disinfection of the dialyzer and blood tubing that are reused [15][16][17] .…”

Health technology assessment review: Remote monitoring of vital signs - current status and future challenges

“…Other descriptions of the use of telemonitoring in critical care include the provision of support for patients requiring mechanical ventilation at home [45], which has proved to be successful in the weaning of a patient from home mechanical ventilation without onsite specialist help [46]. Systems that monitor patients' physiological parameters during home hemodialysis also exist [47]. …”

A primer for the prescription of short‐daily and nocturnal hemodialysis

“…[40][41][42][43][44][45][46] For incenter short-daily or nocturnal HD, ease of use is less of a concern, as trained personnel operate the machines. For home HD, the chosen HD machine should facilitate patient training and be easy to operate and view from a seated or supine position.…”